Recall - Three-Passenger Bench Seat IsoFix(LATCH) Brackets: Overview
Campaign No. 2011080003, September 2011TO: ALL AUTHORIZED SPRINTER COMMERCIAL VEHICLE DEALERS
SUBJECT:
Model 906, Model Year 2011
Check IsoFix (LATCH) Bracket, Replace "Three Passenger" Bench Seat(s) If
Necessary
Daimler AG (DAG), the manufacturer of Freightliner and Mercedes-Benz Sprinter vehicles, has determined that on certain Sprinter vehicles, the IsoFix (LATCH) bracket may not have been welded properly on certain "three passenger" bench seats. As a result, a child restraint may not stay properly secured increasing the risk of injury during a crash. DVUSA therefore has initiated a recall of all potentially affected vehicles described above. An authorized Freightliner or Mercedes-Benz Sprinter
dealer will remedy this condition by checking identification marks on the two "three passenger" bench seats and replacing the "three passenger" bench seat(s) if necessary.
Attached is a sample copy of a letter which owners of the affected vehicles will receive.
Prior to performing this Recall Campaign:
^ Please check VMI to insure the vehicle is involved and to determine if the vehicle has been previously repaired.
^ Please review the entire Recall Campaign bulletin and follow the repair procedure exactly as described.
Approximately 47 vehicles are involved.
Work process flow chart
Please note, this flow chart does not include all the steps for this procedure. Please be sure to perform all steps included in the Procedure starting on the following page:
Procedure
Work summary
The "three passenger" bench seats will be checked for production date and stamped number. If production date is 08 or 11 April 2011 and the stamped number is: 1097Q or 1097O the bench seat(s) require(s) replacement. If the bench seat(s) requiring replacement is/are equipped with armrests, the armrests must be transferred to new bench seat. Please note, this summary does not include all the steps in this Procedure.
Please be sure to perform all steps as indicated below:
1. Check production date on "three passenger" bench seats (1, Figure 1):
^ If production date (A, Figure 1) is NOT: 08 or 11 April 2011 Procedure is complete.
^ If production date (A, Figure 1) IS: 08 or 11 April 2011 Proceed to step 2.
2. Check stamped number bench seat:
^ If stamped number (arrow, Figure 1) is NOT: 1097Q or 1097O Procedure is complete.
^ If the stamped number (arrow, Figure 1) IS: 1097Q or 1097O proceed to steps 3 - 5.
3. Attach 1 cable tie to each IsoFix (LATCH) anchor (on bench seat requiring replacement). This will help prevent usage of IsoFix (LATCH) anchors (on bench seat requiring replacement) while the new seat is on order.
Note:
Inform customer not to use IsoFix (LATCH) until seat(s) is/are replaced.
4. Order new bench seat
5. Install new bench seat when it arrives.
Note:
If bench seat requiring replacement is equipped with an armrest, remove armrest from bench seat and install onto new bench seat (when new bench seat arrives); refer to WIS: AR91.21-D-3300A.
Primary Parts Information
Note:
^ Please be aware that only the part number(s) referenced in the Campaign Bulletin is approved for use to repair the vehicle. Repairs performed using any other part(s) will not have been performed in accordance with the campaign. Accordingly, warranty claims submitted with reference to an improper part number(s) will be denied.
^ The following allowable labor operation should be used when submitting a warranty claim for this repair:
Warranty Information